ABOUT US
The WISE club is a community organization committed to making positive contributions to our Cook County community through philanthropic giving and service.
Building on the honored traditions of the Grand Marais Lionesses, our priorities focus on children, education, and community well-being. We connect with a broad range of ages, backgrounds, causes, and aspirations.
We welcome new members! Contact Karen Blackburn for information at karenb@boreal.org.
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WISE holds regular board meetings at 5:30pm, often followed by a 6:30 member social, on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Cook County Higher Education. We also plan quarterly member events to share WISE information, feature projects, have fun, and encourage social connection among members. Contact us for more information.
OUR BOARD
laurie spry
President
karen blackburn
Vice- President
heidi anderson
Past President
Tamra schneider
Secretary
virginia Palmer
Co-Treasurer
Carrie palmer
Co-Treasurer
ginny padzieski
Buffet in a Box Chair
jean spry
Member at Large
Karen Kritta
Member at Large